Finding Your Creative Path: Work Models, Skills & Sustainable Future | Katie Dominy & Alex Brownless

There is no single route to a successful creative career. The most resilient designers don't simply find jobs—they build careers by combining skills, opportunities, collaboration and continuous learning. The masterclass also highlights the importance of multidisciplinary skills, AI literacy, marketing, networking, intellectual property, production knowledge and international collaboration. At its core is a powerful message: your career is not defined by a single employer or project, but by the ecosystem you build through your knowledge, relationships, values and creative ambition. Whether you dream of joining an established studio, launching your own brand or combining multiple ways of working, this session offers practical guidance for building a resilient, internationally connected and future-ready creative career. ____________________________________________________ In this masterclass you'll learn: • How to choose between internships, employment, freelance work, hybrid careers and creative collectives • Why your career should be viewed as an evolving ecosystem rather than a single job • How small projects and independent initiatives can lead to bigger professional opportunities • Why multidisciplinary skills—including AI, communication, marketing and presentation—are becoming essential for creative professionals • How to keep developing your skills as industries and technologies evolve • Practical ways to create opportunities through local communities, creative hubs and collaborative networks • How to turn your local identity and cultural heritage into an international advantage • The basics of protecting your creative work through copyright, patents and professional practice • How to navigate production realities while balancing creative integrity with commercial requirements • Why international competitions, exhibitions and collaborations can accelerate your professional development • Practical strategies for building a resilient, adaptable and sustainable creative career for the future. ____________________________________________________ Speakers Katie Dominy Creative industry consultant, mentor and Creative Careers Lead at Arts Thread. Alex Brownless Creative consultant, mentor and educator specialising in professional positioning, creative entrepreneurship and business development. ____________________________________________________ Download the presentation 📄 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mALi... ____________________________________________________ About Design Link Design Link is an international educational initiative led by Mikser Association (Serbia) in partnership with Arts Thread (UK) and supported by the British Council through the WB–UK Creative Economy Fund. The programme connects emerging designers across the Balkans with international mentors, knowledge and professional opportunities, helping them strengthen their portfolios, embrace new technologies, develop entrepreneurial skills and build resilient, globally connected creative careers. Learn more: 🌐 Mikser: https://mikser.rs 🌐 Arts Thread: https://artsthread.com 🌐 British Council Serbia: https://www.britishcouncil.rs ____________________________________________________ Watch the Design Link Virtual Masterclass Series ▶ 1. From Archive to Identity: Building a Digital Creative Narrative – Nick Chubb 🔗    • How to Build a Creative Portfolio That Get...   ▶ 2. Stand Out as a Creative: How to Build Visibility That Leads to Opportunities – Katie Dominy 🔗    • Stand Out as a Creative: Visibility that L...   ▶ 3. AI for Creative Professionals: How to Use AI Without Losing Your Creative Voice – Ged Equi 🔗    • AI & The Future of Creative Work: Tool, As...   ▶ 4. What Nobody Tells You About Creative Careers – Jane Richardson 🔗    • What Nobody Tells You About Creative Caree...   ▶ 5. How to Get Clients, Get Paid & Build Your Creative Reputation – Alex Brownless 🔗    • How to Get Clients, Get Paid & Build Your ...   ▶ 6. Finding Your Creative Path: Work Models, Skills & Sustainable Future | Katie Dominy & Alex Brownless (Current video) ____________________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE to Mikser YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/c/mikserfestival?... For more information please visit: http://mikser.rs/ Follow Mikser on Instagram and Facebook:   / mikser.belgrade     / mikserbalkan   #DesignLink #CreativeCareers #KatieDominy #AlexBrownless #CreativeEntrepreneurship #FreelanceDesign #DesignEducation #CreativeBusiness #EmergingDesigners #ArtsThread #BritishCouncil #GraphicDesign #Architecture #FashionDesign #ProductDesign